Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On 2nd Controlled Substance Charge In Less Than A Week
August 1, 2019 – A suspicious person complaint Wednesday morning lead police to a Sulphur Springs man who allegedly had methamphetamine and pills in his pockets, marking the second time the man has been arrested on a controlled substance charge in less than a week. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt reported finding what appeared to be a man sleeping in a red Audi upon arrival at 7:10 a.m. in the 1200 block of South...
Cumby ISD Back to School Activities Include Back 2 School Bash, Meet The Trojans & Teachers, New Student Registration
Cumby ISD administrators and trustees have been working hard this summer in readiness for the new school year. Below are a few of the upcoming activities students and parents will want to put on their calendars too. First Day of School New teachers will start reporting on Aug. 7, with all staff returning from Aug. 8-9 and Aug. 12-14 for development days. Students will report for their first day of classes on Thursday, Aug. 15....
Chamber Connection For Aug. 1, 2019
By Lezley Brown, president/CEO of Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Tonight is the night! The Chamber is hosting The Chamber Showcase, a night of networking that features Chamber members in Hopkins County, on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Booth space is already sold out, but we encourage you attend the event for $10 and enjoy the opportunity to do it all in one night … just imagine food show + exhibit hall +...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed For 2nd Time In A Week
George Edward Stribling’s arrest by police on a parole warrant Tuesday afternoon marked the second time the 55-year-old Sulphur Springs man has been booked into Hopkins County jail this week. Stribling was first arrested on July 26 for possession of drug paraphernalia. He spent the night in the county jail and was released Saturday on the charge, according to jail reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman was...
Cumby ISD School Board, Facilities Committee Hosting Aug. 8 Community Meeting
Cumby Independent School District have been looking at way to fund facilities improvements. One option being considered is a bond election, which would provide funding for additional renovations to better address safety and security at the elementary campus, specifically moving classrooms out of the portable buildings. Cumby ISD trustees are considering calling for a bond election to update facilities, but would still like additional...
Eddie Hicks Haynes
Eddie Hicks Haynes Eddie Hicks Haynes, 81, of Cumby, passed away early Sunday morning, July 28, 2019 in Greenville, TX. Eddie was born in Razor, Texas (Lamar County), on March 22, 1938, the son of Troy Haynes and Gladys Hicks Haynes. He was a retired Classified & Production Coordinator for the Dallas Times Herald. Eddie served in the United States Army as well as the Army National Guard of Texas, earning the rank of Major. He...
Jerry Gayle Shumate
Gayle Shumate, 80, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at her home in Commerce on July 29, 2019. She was born in Commerce, Texas on April 5, 1939, the daughter of John Monroe Shumate and Jewel Josie Hilliard Shumate. Ms. Shumate was a graduate of Commerce High School in the class of 1957. She went on to get her Bachelor’s Degree and teaching certificate from East Texas State University (now A&M Commerce) in 1961. She...
Phil Fugitt
Phil Fugitt, 89, of Commerce was released from this world into heaven on Thursday evening, July 25, 2019 in Greenville, TX. Phil was born in Greenville, Texas on February 5, 1930, the son of Joe Fugitt and Mildred Duck Fugitt. He received diplomas from Greenville High School, the University of Texas, Austin, and the South Texas School of Law in Houston. Mr. Fugitt served as an attorney in the Greenville area until his retirement from...
Season Ticket Holders Seek Upgrades on Wednesday of Season Ticket Week
Some people were lined up outside Sulphur Springs High School Wednesday morning waiting for season ticket sales to resume at 8:15 a.m. The first person in line arrived at 4 a.m. Wednesday during season ticket week is always a very big day as season ticket holders who have renewed their tickets Monday or Tuesday may seek upgrades. They had some tickets to choose from. Lynette King with the season ticket sales team said 90% of season...
